Representation by Keith Dennis Gordon
- Date submitted
- 12 March 2021
- Submitted by
- Members of the public/businesses
This site is a current stable safe environment for many species, some of which are in huge decline which is caused by loss of habitat all around the UK. With 15 red list species of nesting birds and 12 species of principal importance nesting birds living on this peninsula, any developments will have a negative effect. This site is currently able to self-support these species with little cost to maintain. The government is encouraging people to get out and exercise to help with their physical and mental health, and to help with the fight against this current pandemic. The Swanscombe peninsula has provided a much needed safe space for local people to use to exercise during the pandemic. Due to the unique layout of the area the wildlife is not negatively affected by the use of the local residents. If we do not protect this area from development now we will lose many species not just here in the UK but across the world due to the impact on the birds’ migration patterns.